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Biography

Bachelor of Architecture, 1991

Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Founding Partner & Director

VITTI Sthapati Brindo Ltd.

Iqbal Habib

is a practicing architect, urban designer and environmental activist. He is the co-founder of VITTI Sthapati Brindo Ltd., an architectural design that has been working in Bangladesh for over three decades. The firm aims to promote responsible architecture for society and the environment in the country. He graduated from Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology in 1991 and is a Fellow at the Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB). In 2007, he became an Eisenhower Fellow on the topic of “Challenges of Urbanization.”

Professional Activities
Since 1992

Fellow & Ex-Joint Secretary, Institute of Architects
Bangladesh (IAB).

Since 2010
Director & Consultant of Academy Complex, EKMATTRA Foundation Bangladesh.
Since 2012
Member of Board of Trustees & Advisor to Architecture Department, Bangladesh University.
Since 2014
Vice Chairman SPREEHA Foundations Bangladesh.
Since 2015
Member of Executive Board, Bengal Institute of Architecture, Landscape & Settlements
Media Highlights & Appearances
Knowledge Shared Through Publications

Boral Biddya Niketon (Dec,2023 / July,2024)

DOT Art & Architecture Bangladesh, Issue 01: Vol. 09
The business standard's feature page Habitat covers the Narayanganj City Corporation building

Bon-er-Bari (A Forest Retreat)

THE DAILY NEWSPAPER SAMAKAL HIGHLIGHTS THE HATIRJHEEL PROJECT AS 'হাতিরঝিল : একটি স্বপ্ন ' ON THEIR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION (The article is readily available for copying and pasting) -Oct-2023
A story of Rewards as Later Awards by Ceramic Bangladesh - Mar-2023
10 Inspiring Names in the Realm of Architecture 2022 by Showcase Magazine -Mar,2022

Awards & Commendation

17 th INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARD (Honarable Mention)’ for

17 th INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARD (Honarable Mention)’ for

For the project ‘Bon-er-Bari’ (A Forest Retreat)

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AIA, International Merit Award 2024 for Open international Architecture

American Institute of Architect International (AIA, International) Merit Award 2024 for Open international Architecture

For Baral Biddya Niketan

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2024 CAA Environmental Impact Award (Commendation)

2024 CAA Environmental Impact Award (Commendation)

For the park and playground project “Upgradation, Regeneration & Greening of Urban Space” View Article

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